Saving Lives Before the Emergency: Former ER Doctors Launch Practice Focused on Prevention
A pair of former emergency room physicians say the future of medicine is finding disease earlier and tailoring treatment to each patient.
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What’s Happening: June 12-14
Yes, it’s going to be hot this weekend, but there are still plenty of events to enjoy, including some ways to cool off!
Montgomery pub to host World Cup watch parties
The FIFA World Cup is the most watched sporting event in the world. This year’s tournament is taking place on North American soil for the first time since 1994.
U.S. Supreme Court blocks Alabama execution; Gov. Kay Ivey responds
The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked Alabama’s use of nitrogen hypoxia to execute a death row inmate who was convicted of killing two people in Dallas County.
ONLY ON 8: Montgomery doctor warns pregnant mothers, babies may suffer if Jackson Hospital closes
OB-GYN Dr. LaToya Clark said Jackson Hospital offers services for pregnant women that are not available elsewhere in the area and could be lost if the hospital closes.
Former Raider Henry Ruggs denied parole nearly 5 years after deadly car crash
Ruggs pleaded guilty in May 2023 to felony DUI causing death and misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter.
One man dead, another man seriously hurt in Montgomery shooting
Montgomery police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead and another seriously hurt.
What The Tech: Father’s Day Tech Gadgets for Dad
From a bird feeder that uses AI to identify backyard visitors to a robot that cuts
the grass automatically, these are some of the most interesting tech gifts available this Father’s Day.
State of Alabama asks U.S. Supreme Court to let it continue nitrogen gas executions
The State of Alabama is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to set aside a judge’s findings that using nitrogen gas for executions violates the Constitution’s ban on cruel and unusual punishment.
Bankruptcy Judge Weighs Role in Jackson Hospital Reimbursement Dispute
With closure looming, Jackson Hospital returns to bankruptcy court.
